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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,621.08, 674,626.62 and 305,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,621.08, 674,626.62 and 305,139.88 is: 421,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,621.08 : 674,626.62 = 305,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,621.08/674,626.62 = 305,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,621.08x = 674,626.62 × 305,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,621.08x = 205,855,485,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,855,485,871.61/488,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,298.82

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